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Fossil fuels are stores of chemical energy. The chemicals are various hydrocarbons.
The original source of the energy locked in these chemicals is Sunlight. The fuel formed from the remains of plankton that were buried beneath the Earth millions of years ago. Geothermal processes converted the remains of living creatures to the hydrocarbons that we now call fossil fuels. Fossils do not make energy. Fossils are usually from larger animals and plants, but the term fossil fuel is one of common usage.
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What is the name given to type of resources that have limited source?
Renewable energy sources. Whereas resources that have a limited source are called fossil fuels.
Name sources of energy?
There are many sources of energy and they are actually categorized in to two groups; Renewable and Non Renewable.Renewable SourcesSolar EnergyWind EnergyHydroGeothermalBiomassFor Non Renewable:Fossil FuelsRadioactive Fuels
What is the name of the process in which the nuclear fuels release energy?
The process where nuclear fuels release energy is called nuclear fission. It involves splitting the nucleus of an atom into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy in the process.
What is the name given to electricity generated by water moving through a turine?
The electricity generated by water moving through a turbine is called hydroelectric power. This renewable energy source harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water to produce electricity. It is a clean and sustainable energy option that helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Name two fuels that come from renewable sources of energy?
Any dry or nearly dry vegetation can be used as biomass, link. Biomass can be made into fossil fuels such as ethanol and gasoline.
What is the name for the energy that was formed long ago in the carboniferous period?
It is fossil fuels.
How is energy produce d from fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels (hence the name) are natural fuels that come from decayed bodies (humus or fossils) in the earth.
Is fossil the name for all fuels formed from dead animals or plants?
Yes. It can be either coal as crude oil and gas. But you must not confuse them with geothermal energy and biomass.
What is another name for fossil fuels?
Hydro-carbons is another name for fossil fuels.
Name five energy sources that provide alternatives to fossil fuels?
oil and natural gas,wood,coal,fossil fuels,organic oils,food,and the sun.
Fossil fuels contain energy that originally came from where?
Fossil fuels contain energy that originally came from the sun. Plants and other organisms that lived millions of years ago absorbed sunlight through photosynthesis and stored this energy in their tissues. Over time, this organic matter was buried and compressed, eventually forming fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.
What is another name for burning fossil fuels?
Hydro-carbons is another name for fossil fuels.
What is another name for non-renewable energy sources?
Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
How does the term fossil fuels get its name?
fuels are what we run off of
Name three ways to minimize the negative effects to fossil fuels?
Increase energy efficiency in transportation, industry, and buildings to reduce the overall demand for fossil fuels. Invest in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower to gradually transition away from fossil fuels. Implement carbon capture and storage technologies to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases from fossil fuel combustion.
How do fossil fuels get their name and what is the significance behind it?
Fossil fuels are named because they are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. The significance of this name is that it highlights the fact that these fuels are non-renewable resources that take a very long time to form, making them finite and unsustainable in the long term.
How many fossil fuels can you name?
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